Carl Delfeld
Carl Delfeld has three decades of experience as a speaker, journalist, author, senior executive and diplomat in Asia & emerging markets. Carl was a international banker in London and Tokyo…
Changing Security, Changing Policy Tools: Meeting the Challenge of Chinese Authoritarian Mercantilism
Erik Bethel
Erik Bethel is a global finance professional with experience in the private and public sectors. He is currently a partner at Mare Liberum, a venture fund focused on investing in…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Changing Security, Changing Policy Tools: Meeting the Challenge of Chinese Authoritarian Mercantilism
Mr. Carl Delfeld underlined that mercantilism, as opposed to the classical free trade, refers to a closed and government-controlled economy and society. It is a top-down economic strategy designed to…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Changing Security, Changing Policy Tools: Meeting The Challenge of Chinese Authoritarian Mercantilism
Hon. Erik Bethel explained that there are reasons for practicing mercantilism, like aspiring for national strength by creating trade surplus, and other ways of accumulating wealth. He stated that the…
